The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), scheduled to begin on Friday in Beijing, is the first major international economic and trade event held offline in China since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the theme, “Global Services, Shared Prosperity”, the CIFTIS is an open, inclusive and diverse fair, supporting trade liberalization and economic globalization. (Photos: People’s Daily/Qiao Wai, compiled by An Bowen)

Photo shows an exhibition area on the process of media convergence among Chinese media at all levels.

Photo shows the exhibition area of People’s Daily, which showcases the achievements and impetus of media convergence among Chinese media.

Photo shows an exhibit of Yanjing Eight Palace Handicrafts, including jade carvings, ivory carvings, cloisonné enamel, carved lacquer, painted and inlaid lacquer, filigree, Beijing embroidery, and imperial carpets.

Photo shows an exhibit of Yanjing Eight Palace Handicrafts, including jade carvings, ivory carvings, cloisonné enamel, carved lacquer, painted and inlaid lacquer, filigree, Beijing embroidery, and imperial carpets.

Photo shows a thematic exhibit of Beijing Smart E-sports Center. E-sports, which refers to organized, multiplayer video game competitions, has injected new momentum into China's gaming industry, and is becoming a fresh growth area.

Photo shows the exhibition area of China Construction Bank.

Photo shows a model of the Beidahu ski resort in North China’s Jilin Province.

Photo shows the Winter Sports Thematic Exhibit. The winter sports section of the CIFTIS will maintain the consistent characteristics of “internationalization, industrialization and popularization”, and preparations for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will be highlighted.

Photo shows simulators for Winter Olympic sports events.